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V197 GND

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,776 mi
Last recorded109,776 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 GND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,776 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump cooroded

offside and nearside sill to floors carroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside sill to floors carroded

oil sump caqrroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 102,849 miles

Engine Heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,390 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,480 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,194 miles

rear No. plate slightly discolored

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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V197 GND is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V197 GND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V197 GND is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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